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Dáil

Written answer

Family Reunification

2325. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for the up-to-date position on a join family application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57598/26]

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Colm Brophy Minister of State at the Department of Justice Fine Gael

I can advise the Deputy that the Join Family visa application referred to was created on 21 June 2025. Supporting documentation was received in the New Delhi Visa Office on 02 July 2025 where it awaits examination and processing.

While I acknowledge the personal difficulties an applicant might be experiencing; it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date order of receipt.

While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume and complexity of applications, the possible need for the Immigration Service Delivery function of my Department to investigate, inquire into, or seek further information, and the resources available.

Processing times and decisions at the Overseas Visa Offices can be checked at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-offices/

I am acutely aware that join family applications are very important for the people impacted. I understand that people are eager to have their families join them in Ireland, and I am committed to improving the service my Department provides.

The person concerned can now directly check the status of their visa application on the Immigration Service’s Customer Service Portal. They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at: www.portal.irishimmigration.ie.

As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process.

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